Aug 17, 2013, 10:44 am
Last edit by: Bitterroot
Updates to Wiki as of 20 January 2014
Planned changes in aircraft by date and route:
SFO -- SYD: first 772 departs SFO 27 March; turns to 840 at SYD on 29 March
LAX -- SYD: first 772 departs LAX 29 March; turn off 840-29th.
NRT -- ORD: First 744 departs NRT 27 March (aircraft turn at ORD to PVG and FRA in succession the day following arrival from NRT)
ORD -- NRT: First 744 departs ORD 31 March
ORD -- PVG: First 744 departs ORD 28 March
PVG -- ORD: First 744 departs PVG 29 March
ORD -- FRA: First 744 departs ORD 29 March
FRA -- ORD: First 744 departs FRA 30 March
NRT -- SFO: 852 to operate with 772 27 March through 31 March inclusive (772 coming out of rotation)
Or, you can just go look at the good work here (note that info posted above differs from AIRLINEROUTE info dated 4 January 2014 and before):
http://airlineroute.net/2013/08/17/ua-s14update1/
Or, straight to the source if you want to do your own research:
http://www.oag.com/Global
Planned changes in aircraft by date and route:
SFO -- SYD: first 772 departs SFO 27 March; turns to 840 at SYD on 29 March
LAX -- SYD: first 772 departs LAX 29 March; turn off 840-29th.
NRT -- ORD: First 744 departs NRT 27 March (aircraft turn at ORD to PVG and FRA in succession the day following arrival from NRT)
ORD -- NRT: First 744 departs ORD 31 March
ORD -- PVG: First 744 departs ORD 28 March
PVG -- ORD: First 744 departs PVG 29 March
ORD -- FRA: First 744 departs ORD 29 March
FRA -- ORD: First 744 departs FRA 30 March
NRT -- SFO: 852 to operate with 772 27 March through 31 March inclusive (772 coming out of rotation)
Or, you can just go look at the good work here (note that info posted above differs from AIRLINEROUTE info dated 4 January 2014 and before):
http://airlineroute.net/2013/08/17/ua-s14update1/
Or, straight to the source if you want to do your own research:
http://www.oag.com/Global
[Confirmed] SYD going UA 3 Cabin 777 in 2014 [and other 747 route changes]
Aug 15, 2013, 6:25 pm
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[RUMOR] SYD going PMCO 777 in 2014?
777 is confirmed an will be able to book on Saturday. Lots of changes coming. 747 movement an new 787 service out of SFO (not new dest)
Aug 15, 2013, 6:29 pm
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Aug 15, 2013, 6:33 pm
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Aug 15, 2013, 6:47 pm
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[RUMOR] SYD going PMCO 777 in 2014?
747 movement to Victorville? 
Or perhaps a new 744 hublet in EWR to serve India and HKG?
787 SFO to China or Europe is fine. Keep it off NRT (shakes fist).
Or perhaps a new 744 hublet in EWR to serve India and HKG?
787 SFO to China or Europe is fine. Keep it off NRT (shakes fist).
Aug 15, 2013, 6:57 pm
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So if there is 744 movement out of SFO where are they going?
What about the 'synergies' of placing the entire fleet there?
I must say it is really strange NOT to see any UA 747s at O'Hare.
Everything that comes out of the UA PR dept seems like complete bunk. Gives the casual observer that no one knows @United what the bleep is going on with this airline. DL seems to have a fleet strategy. AA has a strategy. UA? WHO KNOWS?!? Let's make it up as we go!
What about the 'synergies' of placing the entire fleet there?
I must say it is really strange NOT to see any UA 747s at O'Hare.
Everything that comes out of the UA PR dept seems like complete bunk. Gives the casual observer that no one knows @United what the bleep is going on with this airline. DL seems to have a fleet strategy. AA has a strategy. UA? WHO KNOWS?!? Let's make it up as we go!
Aug 15, 2013, 7:15 pm
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Originally Posted by CALMSP
an new 787 service out of SFO (not new dest)
Aug 15, 2013, 7:40 pm
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I think returning a nonstop to MEL is appealing, which is why I asked about the 787 scenario earlier in the thread. One of the questions is how many people continue on to MEL, and if it isn't a 787's worth, can they capture some of what the other airlines carry, considering QF has an A380 flying LAX-MEL.
I'm just not sure if the 788 is fit to fly MEL-LAX/SFO non-stop, perhaps 789 or even the A350.
Aug 15, 2013, 7:47 pm
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If this does play out the 744 will be gone from LAX.
I wonder if we are going to see more 3 class aircraft make their way to EWR.
I wonder if we are going to see more 3 class aircraft make their way to EWR.
Aug 15, 2013, 7:49 pm
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Aug 15, 2013, 7:52 pm
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Aug 15, 2013, 7:53 pm
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So it's confirmed that LAX - SYD as well as SFO - SYD will become 777 flights next spring. Additional changes include :
SFO - KIX - From 777 & 747 to 787
ORD - FRA, ORD - PVG, ORD - NRT back to 744s that will route thru SFO.
Changes should be loaded and bookable this Saturday.
SFO - KIX - From 777 & 747 to 787
ORD - FRA, ORD - PVG, ORD - NRT back to 744s that will route thru SFO.
Changes should be loaded and bookable this Saturday.
Aug 15, 2013, 7:55 pm
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So it's confirmed that LAX - SYD as well as SFO - SYD will become 777 flights next spring. Additional changes include :
SFO - KIX - From 777 & 747 to 787
ORD - FRA, ORD - PVG, ORD - NRT back to 744s that will route thru SFO.
Changes should be loaded and bookable this Saturday.
SFO - KIX - From 777 & 747 to 787
ORD - FRA, ORD - PVG, ORD - NRT back to 744s that will route thru SFO.
Changes should be loaded and bookable this Saturday.